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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1027

Wild Goose Chase

Sir Walter Scott warned that schoolchildren must not expect to be entertained all the time.

1028

Beethoven’s First

Everyone wanted to know who Beethoven’s favourite composer was.

1029

‘My English Joy’

In 1837 William Sterndale Bennett, then regarded as England’s most exciting young composer, made history in quite another... field.

1030

Diplomatic Immunity

Sir James Melville eavesdrops on Queen Elizabeth I’s music practice, and incurs Her Majesty’s displeasure.

1031

Sir William Sterndale Bennett

Acclaimed in Germany as a composer on a par with Mendelssohn himself, Bennett sacrificed his life and talents for music in Britain.

1032

Hooked

The great British public leaves a German tourist speechless during a county match at the Oval in London.